Additional Information

CPD will only accept and process License to Carry (LTC) & Firearm Identification Card (FID) applications that are complete. It is the applicant's responsibility to know the type of license they wish to apply for i.e. Class A, B, C, FID, and FID Chemical (Pepper Spray).

Tips and FAQs

What are the required documents?

Applicants must provide the following required documentation - ORIGINALS ONLY; COPIES NOT ACCEPTED:

A utility bill (light, gas, cable, land line phone or lease agreement) in your name.

Cell phone bills will not be accepted.

If you cannot provide a utility bill in your name, a typed notarized letter from the

If a Naturalized citizen, please provide the Naturalization Certificate.

Permanent Resident Alien must have a Green Card.

Original Firearms Safety Certificate*

2 Typed letters from References (non-family)

A Typed letter addressed to Deputy DeFrancesco stating your reason for issuance of a LTC/FID

First Time Applicants

All first time LTC/FID applicants - except FID - chemical propellant are required to attend and successfully complete a Firearms Safety Course presented by a certified State of Massachusetts Instructor. All first time applicants must apply in person.

Hours of Operation for First Time Applicants and Renewals

Residents can visit the Cambridge Police Station located at 125 6th Street during the following hours: